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In 2021, the European Food Safety Authority concluded that titanium dioxide is no longer safe in foods due to the same concerns over nanoparticles. As a result, titanium dioxide is now banned as a food additive in the EU. Although studies have shown that the absorption of ingested titanium dioxide is low, evidence suggests that titanium dioxide nanoparticles can accumulate in the body over time. Health Canada deemed it safe in 2022 but noted concerns. Unlike their European counterparts, Canadian officials did not consider studies performed with titanium dioxide nanoparticles alone. 

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Despite these advancements, the pigment lithopone industry faced competition from alternative pigments like titanium dioxide, which offered similar properties at a lower cost. This competition forced many factories to adapt or risk closure This competition forced many factories to adapt or risk closure This competition forced many factories to adapt or risk closure This competition forced many factories to adapt or risk closurepigment lithopone factories. Some chose to specialize in niche markets where lithopone's unique characteristics were highly valued, while others focused on improving their production processes to reduce costs.

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